Getting sick is never fun, but navigating the flu in crowded New York City can be especially challenging, with limited space to isolate.
Yet there is an upside to getting sick in the five boroughs, where there’s an abundance of doctors and pharmacies, and restaurants that will deliver soup to your very stoop.
New York is experiencing a historic flu outbreak this season, with more than 70,000 new cases recorded statewide the week before Christmas. If you’re one of the unlucky New Yorkers stuck at home with the flu, here are some tips to get through your sickness.
Confirming you have the flu
There are a few ways to find out if you have the flu. You can test yourself at home with a kit that checks for COVID-19 and a couple of common strains of the flu. Several brands are available online and over the counter at different pharmacies…